Monroe County, Pennsylvania
If you've been injured on the job or developed an occupational disease in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, there are various programs designed to help you, including the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers' Compensation, located at 1171 S. Cameron Street in Harrisburg, PA. The laws governing the Bureau are available in the state's official statutory code, and online information about the Bureau is available at the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The state has prepared a brochure with frequently asked questions about the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act. The brochure is intended as a general guide about work injuries and illnesses. There are also many other services available in Monroe County, including agencies that offer vocational rehabilitation services and other help for injured or disabled workers.
Your most important resource is sound legal advice from an experienced legal team that can guide you through the complex maze of the workers' compensation system. For help with your claim, contact the Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable resources and experience. Contact the firm online or by telephone at 1-800-318-LAW1.
About Monroe County, PA
Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a rural, 611-square-mile county located in Eastern Pennsylvania. The county is bordered by Wayne County to the north, Pike County to the northeast, Sussex County, New Jersey to the northeast, Warren County, New Jersey to the east, Northampton County to the south, Carbon County to the west, Luzerne County to the northwest and Lackawanna County to the northwest. Monroe County was created on April 1, 1836, from parts of Northampton and Pike Counties and was named for President James Monroe.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2005-2007 estimated population of Monroe County, Pennsylvania was 162,612 residents. The first industries in Monroe County were lumber, quarrying, agriculture, and ice in the winter. Today, tourism is an important aspect of the economy in Monroe County. The county is known as the "Honeymoon Capital of the World." The scenic mountain landscape includes some of the finest hotels, resorts and recreational areas in all of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Camelbeach Water Park and Camelback Ski Area and Shawnee Mountain Ski Area are well-known area resorts. The Pocono Raceway, home of two major NASCAR events held annually, is also a tourist magnet.
Stroudsburg, incorporated as a borough on February 6, 1815, is the county seat of Monroe County. The Borough of Stroudsburg is located at the intersection of three creeks; the Pocono, McMichaels, and Brodhead Creeks. In 1760, Jacob Stroud settled on land along three creeks, which he used to power his gristmills and sawmills. His son Daniel inherited the land and laid out a town. His donation of land to religious organizations attracted settlers, many of whom established houses of worship.
Monroe County is comprised of 16-second class townships and four incorporated boroughs. The municipalities include Barret Township, Coolbaugh Township, East Stroudsburg Borough, Hamilton Township, Middle Smithfield Township, Paradise Township, Polk Township, Ross Township, Stroud Township, Tobyhanna Township, Chestnuthill Township , Delaware Water Gap Borough, Eldred Township, Jackson Township, Mount Pocono Borough, Pocono Township, Price Township, Smithfield Township, Stroudsburg Borough, and Tunkhannock Township.
Four school districts serve Monroe County, PA; the East Stroudsburg School District, the Pleasant Valley School District, the Pocono Mountain School District and the Stroudsburg Area School District. Higher education is offered by the East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. The Pocono Medical Center serves Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It is a non-profit community hospital that employs more than 1,400 people. Monroe County is Pennsylvania's second fastest growing county. This growth can be attributed to the county's beautiful, scenic location in the Pocono Mountains and its proximity to the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers. While Monroe County is largely rural, its close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia offer residents the attractions on a major metropolitan area in an idyllic, county setting.
